Skaha harness question

Mark Andrew Templeton

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Apr 10, 1996, 3:00:00 AM4/10/96

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Hi. can anyone tell me about the arc'teryx Skaha harness(spelling may be
wrong)?

basically, is it a good harness compared to others, like the targa, or the
skypilot, and how adjustable is it?
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Cose Verde

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Apr 10, 1996, 3:00:00 AM4/10/96

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Mark Andrew Templeton wrote:
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> Hi. can anyone tell me about the arc'teryx Skaha harness?

I use the Skaha. Waist is adjustable, legs aren't. It's fairly
comfortable, and hasn't gotten in my way. I'm satisfied with it, but
then the only thing I have to compare it with is the unpadded cheapo
harnesses that our gym has for those who don't have their own harness.

Mike
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Jim Shaw

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Apr 11, 1996, 3:00:00 AM4/11/96

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In article <4kf7ea$1...@freenet-news.carleton.ca>,
aj...@FreeNet.Carleton.CA (Mark Andrew Templeton) wrote:

> Hi. can anyone tell me about the arc'teryx Skaha harness(spelling may be
> wrong)?

I love mine - light weight, comfortable, never binds or pinches, has drop
seat for those LONG climbs. (:->)

scoot

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Apr 13, 1996, 3:00:00 AM4/13/96

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Mark Andrew Templeton wrote:
>
> Hi. can anyone tell me about the arc'teryx Skaha harness(spelling may be
> wrong)?
>

> basically, is it a good harness compared to others, like the targa, or the
> skypilot, and how adjustable is it?
> --

I used a Skaha for a few years and totally dug it. When I decided to replace
mine, though, I found out Arc'Teryx has stopped making the Skaha and replaced
it with the slightly redesigned but equally groovy Targa. The latter has a
slightly smaller buckle and a better waist belt (MHO), and the leg loops tend
fit a larger range of sizes than the skaha. The Skaha leg loops seem a little
less likely to get twisted around and put on upside down, though, but that's
not much of a problem. Both are excellent harnesses.

On a related note, has anyone out there tried the arc-teryx vapor? How the
hell do they justify the $100 price tag on this thing?

scot

C. Leslie Douglas

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Apr 25, 1996, 3:00:00 AM4/25/96

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: On a related note, has anyone out there tried the arc-teryx vapor? How the

: hell do they justify the $100 price tag on this thing?

: scot

Scot --
A couple of weeks ago I bought an arc-teryx vapor on sale for $60.
I've only climbed in it once so far, but I like it. I'm not really sure
how they justify the normal price, but I'd say it was worth the $60
I paid. It's really comfortable and lightweight.

-- Leslie

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RSLeavitt

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May 7, 1996, 3:00:00 AM5/7/96

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I like the Vapor because it is the most supporting harness for its weight.
The craftsmanship is awesome. I would however suggest the ZZRIL (by
Arcteryx) if you are into sport climbing. Probably the best harness I have
ever seen (yet). It is like the Vapor, but trimmed down.